satisfy

1satisfy somebody(not used in the progressive tenses)to make someone pleased by doing or giving them what they wantNothing satisfies him—he's always complaining.The proposed plan will not satisfy everyone.

2satisfy somethingto provide what is wanted, needed, or asked forThe food wasn't enough to satisfy his hunger.to satisfy someone's curiosityThe education system must satisfy the needs of all children.We cannot satisfy demand for the product.She failed to satisfy all the requirements for entry to the college.

3(not used in the progressive tenses)to make someone certain something is true or has been donesatisfy somebodyHer explanation did not satisfy the teacher.satisfy somebody of somethingPeople need to be satisfied of the need for a new system.satisfy somebody/yourself (that)…Once I had satisfied myself (that) it was the right decision, we went ahead.